Body Aches

[pdallariva 57]

First I want to say Thank You to everyone on here that responds to my post. I truly appreciate the support.

I'm am 7 months out and down 120lbs. My body hurts so bad some days. I walk two miles a day and try to do stretches when I am feeling okay. Does anyone else have this problem? How do you ease the pain? I am allergic to ibuprofen so that's out.

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[Pazza 199]

I'm sorry that you are in so much pain! I can understand somewhat. I have a lot of suggestions but need some more information.

What kinds of pain is it and where is it? Is it a burning, shooting, aching, stabbing, shocking, drilling, etc.

Area of the body like joints, legs, back, etc.

Are you taking all your Vitamins everyday? B12 once a week?

What have the doctors said about the cause of your pain?

Is it more frequent at one time of the day? Before or after any specific activity?

I know it seems like a lot of questions but I do want to help if I can.

Way to go on your weight-loss btw!!!

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Edited January 18, 2017 by Pazza

[genn 460]

Try drinking some diet green tea. It helps me with my inflammation.

HW 289 CW 230 bypass 11/22/16

[Redmaxx 740]

Diet green tea helps? Interesting, I will have to try that.

[Pazza 199]

I haven't had the same problem but do deal with chronic pain.

A couple things I can recommend without knowing the specifics:

If you can take soaks, I highly recommend an Epsom salt soak. A temperature you like for the bath and add a lot of Epsom salt to the Water. It does wonders.

Salonpas Patches, if your skin can tolerate them. Like icy hot Patches, just a brand I like better. Just stick them where it hurts. I like the patches better than the rubs because my hands stay free of the creams. Once I couldn't seem to get icy hot washed off my hands and they burned. I laugh about it now!

If you want the creams there are a ton to try. Even though they are pretty similar ingredients, they don't all work the same for everyone. Some people love tiger balm but it doesn't do anything for me.

Potassium - I don't know if a supplement is needed but potassium affects muscles and they might need a little more.

Layers - don't know where you live but the cold makes me achy. Even if I don't feel cold, the layers help me warm and decreases the pain.

Yoga or Pilates- nice and easy, can increase flexibility.

Meditation - seems odd at first but mindfulness exercises help me with pain.

Not everything is going to work for everyone but I hope this helps a little. I hope things stop hurting soon.

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[pdallariva 57]

I cannot use any salt except sea salt due to allergies also I am allergic to adhesive so cannot do the Patches. My potassium always runs low and it hurts so bad when they run it through my veins. I live in Florida so it's pretty warm. I also do home meditation and do my own version at home of stretches!! Thanks for the tips.

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